149 Wordsworth Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 7SR is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £275,056 , which equates to approximately £399 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2015 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,056, representing a 41.1% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £275,056 is:

  • 14.3% higher than the average property price on Wordsworth Drive
  • 15.4% lower than the average in the BN23 7SR postcode area
  • and 17.1% lower than the average price for Eastbourne as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in BN23 7SR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£275,056
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£399
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

149 Wordsworth Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 2022.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Mar 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 9.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN23 7SR

12 th / 24
Price Rank
15% lower than average
14 th / 18
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
6 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in BN23 7SR , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 18 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£275,056
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
7 Aug 2015
£195,000
Leasehold
+20.4 %
1 Jun 2012
£162,000
Leasehold
+47.3 %
17 Jun 2002
£110,000
Leasehold
+89.7 %
31 Oct 1997
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 4 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £239,950
sale date: 22 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 19 May 2015
rooms: 4
size: 754 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 20 Oct 2005

Data Sources

The property at 149 Wordsworth Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 7SR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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